Hello friends I am new to setting up a web server....I am finding hard to set up a web server. Please guide me what are the steps I have to follow to correctly set up a web server. Things which I already own--------------------------------

1. XAMPP for windows is installed on Windows XP with Service Pack 2, XAMPP is correctly installed without any hurdles2. A Static IP address3. Port 80 is opened

Things which are confusing me:-------------------------------------

1. How to map domain with my static IP address?2. My domain is registered with GoDaddy will I have to use third part DNS service like Zonedit or open DNS to point my domain to my static ip?3. What is port forwarding....will i have to use a router or a software will do the task?

I will be grateful if somebody can give step wise details of the same. Thanks

I do find this website helpful but still I need a clear compiled steps since I am finding it little confusing...I will be greateful if anyone can compile the steps require to set up a web server using XAMPP.